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8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

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8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Clan Mccorquodale Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR

8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Clan Mccorquodale Group

HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 11th Reinforcement Clan Mccorquodale Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A6 Clan Mccorquodale 13 November 1915.

The HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale weighed 5121 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Cayser, Irvin and Co., Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 April 1915. The Clan Maccorquodale was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean, 17 November 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

1658 Private George AINLEY, a 26 year old Tan Yard from Heyfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 September 1919.

1377 Private Reginald ALEXANDER, a 25 year old Farmer from Lancefield Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1379 Private Herbert Alfred ALLAN, a 22 year old Picture framer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1378 Private Alick Gordon ALLARDYCE, a 27 year old Grazier from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 February 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 December 1918.

1388 Private Robert BALDIE, a 26 year old Farmer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1391 Private William John Cecil BENNETT, a 22 year old Labourer from Apsley, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 January 1919.

1382 Private Rupert Oliver BIRCH, a 19 year old Engineer from Oakleigh, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 November 1919.

1389 Private James Byrne BOLAND, a 23 year old Farmer from Tinamba, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1383 Private Albert Charles BROADSTOCK, a 19 year old Labourer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1385 Private William John BROWN, a 21 year old Labourer from Trentham, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1390 Private Wilfred Eric BURNELL, a 29 year old Jockey from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1386 Private William BURTON, an 18 year old Farmer from Wangaratta, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 November 1917.

1397 Private Frederick Arthur CARTER, a 20 year old Baker from Bunyip, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1916.

1395 Private Thomas COLLINS, a 21 year old Farmer from Nathalia, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1394 Private Robert William CURTAYNE, a 22 year old Butcher from Chewton, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 April 1919.

1396 Private Claude Cornelius CURTIS, a 19 year old Farmer from Tongala, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1675 Private Leslie Gerald D'ARCY, an 18 year old Machinist from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1400 Private William DAWE, a 26 year old Groom from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 March 1918.

1659 Private Thomas Joseph DAWSON, a 19 year old Labourer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.

1399 Private Henry Albert DIBBLE, a 30 year old Jockey from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1401 Private Joseph Henry DILLON, a 25 year old Labourer from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1398 Private William John DOBSON, a 25 year old Carpenter from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

Second Lieutenant Edgar Gordon DOWN, a 30 year old Grazier from Shepparton, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 October 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

1407 Private George Alexander FARQUHAR, a 22 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1406 Private John Joseph FORDER, a 17 year old Labourer from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1671 Private Clarence McLeod FRASER, a 19 year old Labourer from Strathalbyn, South Australia. He enlisted on 27 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 July 1916.

1411 Private Archibald John GRANT, a 37 year old Groom from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1410 Private William GRANT, a 23 year old Drover from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1412 Private Samuel John GRATION, a 32 year old Driver from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

1674 Private Henry GREGG, a 23 year old Farmer from Cowangie, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 1 November 1918.

1660 Private Denis Daniel HARDIMAN, a 33 year old Butcher from Mitiamo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 3 May 1918.

1414 Private Thomas Patrick HEARN, a 26 year old Driver from Preston, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 June 1918.

1415 Private Daniel Francis HOGAN, a 24 year old Iron worker from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 March 1917.

1413 Private George William HOLFORD, a 21 year old Boot maker from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

1416 Private Reginald Horace HOWE, a 19 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1673 Private Alfred James HOWELL, a 21 year old Farmer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1417 Private James HOWELL, a 30 year old Distiller from Eastnoe, Herefordshire, Britain. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1419 Private William Henry JOHNSTONE, a 27 year old Blacksmith from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1676 Private Frank JONES, a 21 year old Farmer from Morwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 November 1919.

1418 Private Leslie JULIAN, a 27 year old Overseer from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1420 Private Victor KELLY, a 21 year old Labourer from Porepunkah, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1422 Private Edgar LAMOND, a 20 year old Labourer from Aspley, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

1423 Private Richard Bright LITCHFIELD, an 18 year old Farmer from Merbein, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 17 November 1917.

1677 Private Thomas MANNION, a 21 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1431 Private George MARLINGS, a 22 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 July 1919.

1438 Private Andrew Dunnett McALPINE, a 26 year old Farmer from Yarrawonga, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.

1425 Private Edward Frederick McCREDDEN, a 20 year old Labourer from Beulah, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 September 1918.

1661 Private Frederick John McDONALD, a 24 year old Farrier from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1656 Private Walter McDONALD, a 25 year old Labourer from Dungundo, Wesley, Pimdonga, South Australia. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1426 Private Duncan McGREGOR, a 26 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1427 Private Charles McKAY, a 38 year old Tallow man from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1435 Private James McLAUGHLIN, a 23 year old Farrier from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 July 1916.

1662 Private James MILLER, a 33 year old Boot maker from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 4 June 1918.

1434 Private John Arthur MITCHELL, a 35 year old Salesman from Kadina, South Australia. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1669 Private William Kent MITCHELL, a 21 year old Tailor from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1433 Private Donald MOON, a 24 year old Jockey from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1437 Private John Rupert Darrell MOORE, a 20 year old Labourer from Lardner's Track Beech Forest, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

Second Lieutenant William Alexander MULLINER, a 32 year old Traveller from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 March 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 11 October 1919.

1430 Private Francis Henry MUNNS, a 33 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 20 October 1918.

1436 Private Frederick William MURDOCH, a 20 year old Farmer from Moolap via Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 March 1918.

1654 Private George Leslie NEWSTEAD, a 19 year old Farmer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 August 1919.

1439 Private Joseph Edwin OSBORNE, a 19 year old Jeweller from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1442 Private Wesley Thomas PACE, a 19 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1667 Private PASSFIELD, Ernest Mervyn PASSFIELD, a 20 year old Post Office Employee from Breeza Station, Breeza, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 January 1919.

1443A Private William Henry PAVITT, a 24 year old Clerk from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 December 1919.

1440 Private William Thomas PEARSON, a 31 year old Farmer from Narial, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1446 Private Griffith PRITCHARD, a 26 year old Sailor from North Wales. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1444 Private William Cornilius PROVIS, a 24 year old Labourer from Rokeby, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

1672 Private James PULLEN, an 18 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1456 Private Richard Thomas RANDALL, an 18 year old Printer from Wallan, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 April 1917.

1449 Private Rufus James RAPSON, a 21 year old Nut maker from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1447 Private Alfred RAWLINGS, a 26 year old Horticulturist from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1450 Private Leslie William READ, a 21 year old Clerk from Healesville, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1918.

1452 Private Charles Richard REESE, a 44 year old Horse breaker from Bodsard Lowgon, Queensland. He enlisted on 11 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 17 October 1918.

1453 Private Richard RICHARDSON, a 26 year old Farmer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

1455 Private Charles Magee ROUTLEDGE, a 23 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1448 Private Frank Burham ROWE, a 26 year old Boot maker from Newstead, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1454 Private William RUSSELL, a 21 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1457 Private Matthew Francis RYAN, a 20 year old Farmer from Learmonth, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1451 Private Walter Hope RYLAND, a 19 year old Gardener from Burwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 August 1918.

1636 Private Ernest Herbert SCOTT, a 22 year old Carpenter from West Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 June 1917.

1461 Private Oscar E. SHILTON, a 30 year old Telegraph operator from Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 August 1916.

1463 Private Albert Leslie N. SKELTON, a 20 year old Brick maker from Thornbury, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1916.

1638 Private Albert SMITH, an 18 year old Sawyer from Croxton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 April 1919.

1458 Acting Corporal Charles Henry STANBURY, a 27 year old Policeman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1670 Private Alexander STEPHENS, a 19 year old Gardener from Burwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1462 Private Francis James STEWART, a 22 year old Decorator from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1464 Private Frederick STRINGER, an 18 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1459 Private Thomas SWALWELL, a 21 year old Miner from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1641 Private Harry Hudson TAYLOR, a 20 year old Driver from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 31 October 1917.

1639 Private Charles George Langford THOMPSON, a 24 year old Engineer from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.

1663 Private Ernest Alexander THOMPSON, a 20 year old Farmer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1664 Private Herbert Manderville THOMPSON, a 29 year old Carter from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 November 1918.

1666 Private James THOMPSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Teal Pt, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1642 Private Warren Farr VAUGHAN, a 23 year old Farmer from Gordons, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

1649 Private Thomas Edgar WALKER, a 19 year old Labourer from Beaufort, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1650 Private Patrick WALSH, a 31 year old Driver from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.

1655 Private Cyril WESTHORPE, a 20 year old Presser from Coburg, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1645 Private John Joseph WILLIAMS, a 24 year old Farmer from Drouin, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1648 Private William Walter WILLIS, a 23 year old Contractor from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1651 Private James Samuel WOODMAN, a 31 year old Mechanic from Rochester, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 July 1919.

1644 Private James WOOKEY, an 18 year old Milkman from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1646 Private William James WORK, a 21 year old Labourer from Landsborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1643 Private Henry Patrick WRIGHT, an 18 year old Miner from Staffordshire Reef, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 7 August 1916.

1647 Private William WRIGHT, an 18 year old Rabbiter from Poowong, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 September 1916.

1652 Private Charles Sydney YOUNG, a 44 year old Labourer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.

1653 Private William Stanley YOUNG, a 24 year old Farmer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

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Next: 11th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 11th Reinforcement Clan Mccorquodale Group

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8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR

8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

SS Hawkes Bay

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board SS Hawkes Bay 21 October 1915.

The SS Hawkes Bay was built at Sunderland in 1891 and weighed 4,583 tons. It was owned by the TYSER LINE (G.D.TYSER & CO.)

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

1492 Private Harold Herbert ARROWSMITH, a 19 year old Steel driller from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 7 December 1919.

1482 Private Willis BAKER, an 18 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1481 Private Claude BARKER, a 21 year old Butcher from Dunolly, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1490 Private James Alfred BARNES, a 29 year old Labourer from Hobart, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 March 1919.

1486 Private Edgar Highet BEER, a 29 year old Shopman from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1487 Private David BLACKSHAW, a 22 year old Labourer from Dandenong, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1489 Private Godfrey George BOLGER, an 18 year old Carrier from Frankston, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1484 Private Allan BOLTON, a 32 year old Labourer from Heathcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1488 Private Robert BOWRING, a 25 year old Postal Linesman from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

1483 Private William Matthias BREWER, a 26 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 December 1919.

1493 Private James Charles BROOKER, a 22 year old Horse breaker from Albury, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1491 Private Charles Henry BUXTON, a 28 year old Grocer from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1494 Private Duncan Alexander CARMICHAEL, a 28 year old Auctioneer from Stony Creek, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1495 Private Hector Norman COLE, a 21 year old Butcher Slaughterman from Grantville, Victoria . He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1496 Private Alfred Wright Henry COPLEY, a 26 year old Clerk from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 April 1919.

1497 Private John Currie CUMMING, a 26 year old Farm Labourer from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 31 October 1917.

1498 Private John Frederick DAVIS, an 18 year old Labourer from Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1499 Private Robert Lee DOWIE, a 21 year old Labourer from Trafalgar, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1502 Private William Ewen Robert ELLIOTT, a 19 year old Labourer from Dimboola, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

1501 Private Clifford Ward EMERY, a 23 year old Farmer from Bass, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1918.

1503 Private Ernest FARRER, a 25 year old Dealer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1505 Private Walter Thomas FITZGERALD, a 19 year old Groom from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1504 Private James Isaac FRENCH, a 23 year old Photographer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1507 Private William Henry GAME, a 25 year old Labourer from Kirkstall, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1506 Private Norman Lance Guy GRIFFITHS, a 19 year old Factory worker from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1508 Private Henry Matthew GRIGG, a 25 year old Farmer from Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1919; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1509 Private Wilfred Foyle GUNN, a 24 year old Tanner from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.

1513 Private Alfred Joseph HARTSHORN, a 26 year old Overseer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1510 Private James HIGGINS, an 18 year old Labourer from Middle Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1512 Private Philip HILL, a 23 year old Farmer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1511 Private Robert Reginald HUGHES, a 21 year old Rail worker from Windsor, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

1518 Private Franz Leslie KAADEN, an 18 year old Labourer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1516 Private Edward KING, an 18 year old Driver from Clifton Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1515 Private James KNOPP, a 24 year old Labourer from Moreland, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1520 Private Thomas LACEY, a 19 year old Butcher from Beechworth, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1519 Private Donald LIVINGSTONE, a 20 year old Rail worker from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1522 Private Thomas Mickie LUKE, a 19 year old Farmer from Glen Alvie, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1525 Private Roy Lawrence MARTIN, an 18 year old Block recorder from Wandiligong, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 February 1919.

1527 Private Alexander David McDONALD, an 18 year old Motor driver from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 10 November 1919.

1485 Private John Beaton Lorne McVEAN, a 33 year old Farmer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1523 Private George Belmont McWILLIAMS, a 22 year old Driver from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1526 Private Allan Robert MILLER, a 23 year old Labourer from Thorpdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1524 Private John Carnegie MUDIE, a 39 year old Tailor from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1500 Private Patrick NOLAN, a 21 23 year old Labourer Drover from Melton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 October 1916.

1514 Private Alexander Garrow RIDDOCH, a 24 year old Station hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 1 March 1919.

1517 Private Victor William SCOTT, a 23 year old Butcher from Stirling East, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 11 October 1918.

1528 Private Charles David TAYLOR, a 27 year old Grocer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1531 Private Hector Theodore TRIMBLE, a 22 year old Farmer from Sale, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1530 Private Archibald Beresford TURNER, a 25 year old Carpenter from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 17 March 1917.

1529 Private Harry WILLIAMS, a 22 year old Blacksmith from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

Previous: 11th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

Next: 12th Reinforcement Ascanius Group

Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Hawkes Bay Group

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8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Ascanius Group
Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR

8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Ascanius Group

HMAT A11 Ascanius

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 12th Reinforcement Ascanius Group, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915.

The HMAT A11 Ascanius weighed 10,048 tons with an average cruise speed of 13 knots or 24.07 kmph. It was owned by the Ocean SS Co Ltd, Liverpool, and leased by the Commonwealth until 30 July 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

1532 Private William John ANDERSON, a 21 year old Station hand from Towong, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1533 Private George AUCHTERLONIE, a 28 year old Farmer from Narrikan, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 January 1920.

1535 Acting Corporal Robert Henry BALMAIN, a 20 year old Mechanic from Mildura, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 1 July 1916.

1534 Private George Ralph Robert BERTRAM, a 25 year old Labourer from Moorabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1538 Private Percy James BLAIR, a 23 year old Labourer from Whittlesea, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1542 Private Ronald Champ BLOM, an 18 year old Labourer from Riverwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

1541 Private Leonard BLORE, a 24 year old Farmer from Maffra, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1539 Private Gordon Henry BROADRIFF, a 25 year old Farmer from Henty, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 April 1919.

1543 Private Gerald BROWN, a 31 year old Driver from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1544 Private Percy Alexander CAIL, an 18 year old Farmer from Broadmeadows, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1545 Private Matthew CANTWELL, a 35 year old Horse breaker from Cowwarr, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 April 1916.

1551 Private Risini Clared CARLINI, an 18 year old Labourer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1546 Private Charles CARTER, a 27 year old Jockey from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1552 Private Arthur Lovelock CHAMBERS, a 22 year old Gardener from Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 June 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 9 August 1916.

1549 Private George Thomas CLARK, a 21 year old Contractor from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 April 1917.

1548 Private John Michael CORBOY, a 21 year old Farmer from Mulwala, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 March 1919.

1547 Private George CORKER, a 21 year old Station hand from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1550 Private George Francis COX, a 19 year old Labourer from Corowa, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1553 Private George Michael CUNNINGHAM, a 23 year old Wool sorter from Yea, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1555 Private Robert George DAVIDSON, a 21 year old Farmer from Rowsley, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1716 Private John DAY, a 23 year old Clerk from N/R. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 3 March 1916.

Second Lieutenant John James D'ENYAR, a 37 year old Teacher from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 April 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1556 Private Michael Francis DILLON, an 18 year old Labourer from Monga, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1557 Private George DINGWALL, an 18 year old Labourer from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1554 Private George DUNCAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1558 Private Robert Cecil Alan Norman ELMS, a 19 year old Labourer from Wattamondara, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 March 1919.

1559 Private Walter Cecil EMMERSON, an 18 year old Rail worker from Hallam, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 April 1917.

1560 Private John EVANS, a 26 year old Horse breaker from Mulwala, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1919.

1566 Private James FALLON, a 22 year old Driver from West Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 November 1916.

1564 Private Archie John FARLEIGH, a 20 year old Farmer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 7 April 1919.

1565 Private Percy Ernest FARLEIGH, a 27 year old Farmer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.

1567 Private James Russell FERRIER, a 20 year old Farmer from Coleraine, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1561 Private William Finley FLEMMING, a 22 year old Farmer from Whitfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1562 Private Benjamin FORD, a 20 year old Carpenter from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 25 February 1916.

1563 Private Stanley FRITH, a 19 year old Labourer from Chilwell, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1571 Private John Henry GALLAGHER, a 30 year old Labourer from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 28 December 1917.

1570 Private Levick Tyrell GARLAND, a 20 year old Grazier from Hamilton, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1569 Private William John GIBBS, a 21 year old Farm hand from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 August 1918.

1572 Private Louis Thomas GIROUD, a 20 year old Vigneron from Highett, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1568 Private Charles John GRACHAN, a 38 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 December 1917.

1573 Private Robert GUTCH, a 20 year old Drover from London UK. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1578 Private John William HASTIE, a 23 year old Farmer from Toolamba, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1580 Private Henry HAYWARD, a 19 year old Labourer from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1575 Private Athol Osbert HENDERSON, a 21 year old Carpenter from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 26 August 1916.

1579 Private Donald Robert HIGGINS, a 22 year old Labourer from Rutherglen, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1574 Private Graham John Bowman Dudley HILL, a 22 year old Farmer from Dalmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 9 March 1919.

1577 Private Thomas Charles HOLLOWAY, a 24 year old Groom from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 June 1919.

1576 Private Herbert James HUNT, a 26 year old Horticulturist from Argyle, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1581 Private Harry Cecil JAMES, a 22 year old Printer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 1 October 1919.

1582 Private Richard Henry JARVIS, a 25 year old Labourer from Towong, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

1584 Private Edward Charles KINDER, a 32 year old Labourer from Kerang, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1583 Private Henry Abneithy KNOX, a 30 year old Farmer from Sandringham, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1586 Private Vernon Gladders KNUCKEY, a 29 year old Clerk from East Malvern, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.

1585 Private Gerald Beresford KOHN, a 20 year old Clerk from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1589 Private Harold LAMMAS, a 20 year old Fitter from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

Lieutenant Walter Henry LAMMAS, a 29 year old Stockman from Deniliquin, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 March 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 18 October 1916.

1587 Private Allan LEE, a 42 year old Storekeeper from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.

1588 Private William James LINFORD, a 21 year old Labourer from Arcadia, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

1591 Private Charles Alfred MARQUAND, a 30 year old Labourer from Truganina, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1590 Private Albert Ernest MARRINER, a 23 year old Labourer from Apollo Bay, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1592 Private James MAWHINNEY, a 19 year old Driver from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 May 1919.

1593 Private Edward Arthur Owen McCARTY, an 18 year old Labourer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 August 1919.

1595 Private Ernest Henry McCARTY, a 21 year old Labourer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1597 Private George William McCLUSKEY, a 23 year old Labourer from Arcadia, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 February 1918.

1596 Private Eric Cowen McCONNAN, a 23 year old Bank teller from Benalla, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1598 Private John Robert McERVALE, a 20 year old Clerk from Snake Valley via Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1600 Private Ernest McINNESS, a 25 year old Labourer from Towong, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1599 Private Alexander William McLEAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1594 Private Arthur MORCOMBE, a 24 year old Farmer from Snake Valley, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1714 Private Edward James MOYLAN, a 23 year old Agent from Dookie, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1601 Private Reginald NESBITT, a 23 year old Labourer from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

1602 Private Angus NICHOLSON, a 25 year old Labourer from Kyabram, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1604 Private Lionel Frederick PAIN, a 22 year old Singer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 November 1916.

1603 Private Ralph Walter Harold PONSFORD, a 27 year old Farmer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 June 1919.

1605 Private Thomas Stanley Gordon PORTEOUS, a 19 year old Actor from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 March 1918.

1606 Private Thomas Dunkley PRICE, a 28 year old Labourer from Moorabbin, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 2 June 1918.

1608 Private Michael Steveard REIDY, a 20 year old Labourer from Warragul, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 August 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 3 May 1917.

1715 Private Henry James RETALICK, an 18 year old Labourer from Caralulup, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1609 Private Horace RICKARD, a 19 year old Tinsmith from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.

1611 Private Alfred Henry ROBERTSON, a 24 year old Farmer from Acheron, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 December 1916.

1610 Private Godfrey ROBINSON, a 27 year old Labourer from Barnawartha, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 September 1919.

1612 Private Joshua Henry SEARLE, a 19 year old Gardener from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 4 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1613 Private Leslie Charles SESSIONS, an 18 year old Labourer from Silvan, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 April 1919.

1614 Private Arthur Alfred SHANNON, a 23 year old Orchardist from Panton Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1616 Private Charles SMITH, a 23 year old Labourer from Ararat, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1615 Private Edgar Reginald SMITH, a 21 year old Grocer from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.

1617 Private Frank Oscar SMITH, a 30 year old Farmer from Howlong, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 22 January 1917.

1618 Private Elias Warburton SQUIRES, a 23 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 21 May 1917.

1619 Private Norman Rupert STEVENS, a 20 year old Farmer from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1620 Private James STRACHAN, a 20 year old Labourer from Ournie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1621 Private John Birtude Joseph SUMMERS, a 22 year old Dairyman from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.

1622 Private Heinrich Albert TEPPER, a 20 year old Clerk from Kewell, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1623 Private Harold THOMAS, a 28 year old Farmer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1624 Private Alfred TREWIN, a 21 year old Labourer from Hicksborough, Victoria. He enlisted on 31 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1625 Private Lewis Victor TUCKETT, a 19 year old Farmer from Leongatha, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1626 Private Stanley John TURNER, a 22 year old Labourer from Gunbower, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 1 December 1917.

1627 Private Cecil Gladstone VAUGHAN, a 22 year old Nurseryman from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1628 Private Alfred WALLIS, a 20 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1635 Private James WALSH, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Birregurra, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1629 Private William Dixon WARWICK, a 22 year old Driver from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 July 1919.

1630 Private Richard WATSON, a 36 year old Saw miller from Yarra Junction, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 23 December 1916.

1631 Private Andrew WATT, a N/R year old Carpenter from Abbotsford, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.

1633 Private James Frederick WILSON, a 23 year old Carpenter from Wandong, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 September 1919.

1632 Private Thomas WISE, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Moama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 May 1919.

1634 Acting Sergeant Sydney Reginald WOODFIELD, a 25 year old Pastoralist from South Yarra, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.

1711 Private Clyde William WOODS, an 18 year old Carter from Creswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 12th Reinforcement Ascanius Group

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Wednesday, 23 November 2005

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement
Topic: AIF - 3B - 8 LHR

8th LHR, AIF

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment

Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

HMAT A44 Vestalia

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 13th Reinforcement, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 18 January 1916.

The HMAT A44 Vestalia weighed 5,528 tons with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Gow, Harrison & Co, Glasgow, and leased by the Commonwealth until 10 March 1917.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.

Finding more about a service person.

See: Navigating the National Archives Service File

Embarkation Roll

1786 Private Joseph Leslie ARNEL, a 21 year old Driver from North Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 9 December 1918.

1794 Private Patrick BARRY, a 28 year old Labourer from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1793 Private Ernest James BEARD, a 17 year old Farmer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 August 1919.

1789 Private John Thomas BISHOP, a 17 year old Driver from Armadale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1790 Private Everett William BOWDEN, a 19 year old Farmer from Natimuk, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1791 Private William Thomas BOYD, a 21 year old Boot maker from Richmond, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.

1792 Private Walter BRAND, an 18 year old Butcher from Neerim, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1795 Private Charles BUCHANAN, a 32 year old Farmer from Colac, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1799 Private Henry Craig CALLAGHAN, an 18 year old Cycle worker from Kilmore, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 June 1920.

1805 Private Hugh CAMPBELL, a 38 year old Driver from Skipton, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 April 1919.

1800 Private Frederick Thomas CHAPMAN, a 24 year old Dairy worker from Grenville via Buninyong, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 September 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 1 January 1917.

1788 Private Robert Leslie CHRISTIAN, a 23 year old Labourer from Woodend, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 September 1917.

1801 Private Victor Adolphus Charles COFFIN, a 21 year old Labourer from St Kilda, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1917 Private Henry Albert COOPER, an 18 year old Labourer from Moe, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1803 Private William Ernest CRAWFORD, a 20 year old Farmer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

1802 Private Henry CURRAN, a 22 year old Hair dresser from Surrey Hills, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1806 Private Norman Lawrence DALWOOD, a 25 year old Machinist from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1807 Private James DAVIS, a 23 year old Clerk from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1808 Private James Hepburn DICKSON, a 23 year old Driver from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 22 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1809 Private Leslie DOBLIE, an 18 year old Hawker from Avoca, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Killed in Action, 4 October 1917.

1810 Private Percy Thomas DOCKERTY, a 21 year old Farmer from Nhill, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1916.

1811 Private Walter William DUCKMANTON, a 19 year old Labourer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 3 September 1919.

1813 Private John William EDWARDS, a 29 year old Labourer from Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 December 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1814 Private Herbert William FERGUSON, a 23 year old Farmer from Daylesford, Victoria. He enlisted on 23 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 July 1919.

1817 Private Robert Wilson FISHER, a 27 year old Farmer from West Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1816 Private Victor Lawrence FLEMING, an 18 year old Gardener from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 January 1919.

1819 Private Andrew FOSTERNALLY, a 21 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1821 Private Donald Cameron FULTON, a 24 year old Grocer from Burnley, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 April 1916.

1822 Private Stanley Willis GEORGE, a 21 year old Engineer from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 1 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 5 August 1916.

1913 Private Robert GOSLING, a 32 year old Farmer from Rainbow, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1825 Private Gordon Michael HARDING, a 21 year old Labourer from Wycheproof, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.

1827 Private Stephen HAYHOE, a 32 year old Jockey from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 27 October 1917.

1828 Private Richard HEARN, a 23 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 January 1919.

1830 Private Hugh HENRY, a 21 year old Farmer from Auburn, Victoria. He enlisted on N/R; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1831 Private John Martin HERLIHY, a 31 year old Labourer from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 August 1917.

1832 Private Lewis Parkinson HETHERINGTON, a 23 year old Farmer from Warrnambool, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 August 1915; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 12 November 1917.

1833 Private Reginald Wilfred HIGGINS, a 21 year old Labourer from Maryborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.

1834 Private Edward Gordon HOLDER, a 27 year old Labourer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 May 1919.

1835 Private Richard Macedon HOUSE, a 21 year old Station hand from North Williamstown, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 21 July 1917.

1838 Private William James JERVIS, a 30 year old Labourer from Mortlake, Victoria. He enlisted on 28 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1839 Private William KELLY, a 19 year old Engineer from Barraport, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Deserted, 15 November 1918 and subsequently as a stow away, Returned to Australia, 5 February 1919.

1840 Private Walter KERVIN, a 35 year old Driver from Echuca, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1915 Private Berkeley LAMBERT, a 28 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1841 Private Cecil Josiah LEE, a 21 year old Labourer from Gippsland, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 June 1916.

1911 Private George Leopold LONDON, a 24 year old Butcher from Moonie Ponds, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 May 1919.

1846 Private Charles Alexander LOW, an 18 year old Gardener from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1848 Private Niels MAGNUSSEN, a 21 year old Farmer from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

1909 Private Ernest MALTBY, a 20 year old Labourer from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 17 July 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 August 1919.

1854 Private Albert Frederick MALTRAVERS, a 22 year old Labourer from Marrickville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

Lieutenant Vero St John MAUNSELL, a 27 year old Traveller from Brighton, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 May 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 February 1918.

1905 Private Colin James McARTHUR, a 22 year old Driver from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 August 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 September 1918.

1860 Private George Donald McDONALD, a 20 year old Grocer from Bairnsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1850 Private Edward McGRATH, a 22 year old Horse Trainer from Ascot Vale, Victoria. He enlisted on 30 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1851 Private Matthew McLAUGHLIN, a 19 year old Cycle trader from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1852 Private Peter McMILLAN, a 27 year old Plumber from North Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

1853 Private James Francis McNICOL, a 22 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

1858 Private William John MEAGHER, a 38 year old Labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria. He enlisted on 16 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 March 1919.

1855 Private John Daniel MORRISON, a 19 year old Farmer from Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 19 September 1919.

1856 Private William Gordon MORRISSEY, a 21 year old Tailor from Ballarat, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 8 August 1918.

1849 Private John MORROW, a 21 year old Labourer from Brunswick, Victoria. He enlisted on 2 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 July 1919.

1863 Private Alexander NASH, a 21 year old Labourer from Mathinna, Tasmania. He enlisted on 26 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.

1861 Private Guy Evelyn NEATE, a 29 year old Sawyer from Dunkeld, Victoria. He enlisted on 20 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 March 1919.

1862 Private William Robert NEWTON, a 21 year old Butcher from Stawell, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

1865 Private Kenneth NIGHTSCALES, an 18 year old Farmer from Seymour, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 August 1915; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 16 July 1919.

1866 Private Edward John O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Farmer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 5 September 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 October 1918.

1864 Private Hugh Nicholas O'BRIEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Foster, Victoria. He enlisted on 21 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 23 December 1918.

1867 Private Kevin Vincent Eric O'KEEFE, a 20 year old Labourer from Swan Hill, Victoria. He enlisted on 27 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 July 1919.

1868 Private Ove Christian OVESEN, a 21 year old Farmer from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1869 Private Edwin Arthur PAGE, a 32 year old Poulterer from Balaclava, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 February 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 March 1919.

1870 Private Robert Gramal PATTERSON, a 27 year old Farmer from Kyneton, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 January 1918.

1871 Private Harold Frederick PEEL, a 20 year old Farmer from Tooradin, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 19 October 1917.

1873 Private Ernest John PITCHER, an 18 year old Factory hand from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1874 Private Jack Parker RIPPINGALE, a 23 year old Nursey man from East Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1876 Private Frederick David RITCHIE, a 33 year old Grazier from Geelong, Victoria. He enlisted on 8 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 May 1919.

1877 Private Joseph William ROLAND, a 27 year old Farmer from Corowa, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 April 1919.

1878 Private Thomas RYAN, a 24 year old Carpenter from Yarra Glen, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 May 1919.

1879 Private Albert Henry SANDERSON, a 31 year old Driver from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 7 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 June 1919.

1880 Private Charles SCHINTLER, a 20 year old Labourer from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 9 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 11 July 1917.

1914 Private Thomas William SEYMOUR, a 26 year old Labourer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 2 March 1919.

1883 Private William John SHELSWELL, a 31 year old Labourer from Euroa, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 November 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 May 1917.

1884 Private Percy George SHEPPARD, a 31 year old Fireman from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 29 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1885 Private Thomas Patrick SHINE, an 18 year old Labourer from Port Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 September 1915; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 30 May 1917.

1886 Private Donald Davidson SMITH, a 20 year old Shearer from Hawthorn, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1887 Private Thomas Dunn SPITTALL, a 23 year old Butcher from Gunbower, Victoria. He enlisted on 11 November 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 July 1919.

1888 Private Ernest Edgar STAHL, a 35 year old Builder from Northcote, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.

1889 Private Morris Frederick STANSMORE, a 25 year old Agent from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1890 Private James STEWART, a 30 year old Gardener from Caulfield, Victoria. He enlisted on 26 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1882 Private Horace Charles STOTT, a 39 year old Driver from Collingwood, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.

1908 Private Reginald Thomas TILLETT, a 21 year old Labourer from Hackney, Victoria. He enlisted on 25 November 1915; and subsequently Died of Disease, 5 December 1916.

1907 Private Arthur Reginald VAGG, a 22 year old Farmer from Cobden, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 April 1919.

1892 Private Ernest Leslie VANN, an 18 year old Blacksmith from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 October 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1893 Private Leslie WARFE, a 19 year old Civil servant from Tungamah, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

1894 Private Alexander aka William WATSON, a 21 year old Labourer from South Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 13 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Discharged in Britain, 18 November 1919.

1904 Private Charles Ernest WEBSTER, a 24 year old Stockman from Prahran, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 December 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 15 April 1918.

1895 Private Oscar Philip WEDD, a 26 year old Labourer from Casterton, Victoria. He enlisted on 24 September 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 11 May 1919.

1896 Private Simon Sydney WHITEHEAD, a 45 year old Grazier from Albert Park, Victoria. He enlisted on 18 June 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 April 1919.

1897 Private Francis Edward WILKINSON, a 26 year old Butcher from Donald, Victoria. He enlisted on 6 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.

1898 Private Albert Edward WILLIAMS, a 25 year old Butcher from Melbourne, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

1900 Private Henry James WILLIAMS, an 18 year old Gardener from Springvale, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 20 January 1917.

1901 Private Charles Arthur WILLIAMSON, a 21 year old Groom from Kensington, Victoria. He enlisted on 15 July 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 1 May 1919.

1912 Private Alfred WRIGHT, a 23 year old Farmer from Diggers Rest, Victoria. He enlisted on 19 August 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.

1910 Private Charles Trevena YOUREN, a 19 year old Electrician from Alphington, Victoria. He enlisted on 3 July 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1917.

1903 Private Alexander YOUNG, a 19 year old Miner from Scarsdale, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 October 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1918.

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Sources Used:

National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.

Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.

Further Reading:

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour

Citation: 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 13th Reinforcement

Posted by Project Leader at 12:01 AM EAST

Updated: Thursday, 18 February 2010 4:51 PM EAST